Simbi threatens to sue, judges could also drag DPP to court over bribery allegations 

February 18, 2020 Wongani Chiuta - Nyasa Times 52 Comments

It seems it doesn’t pour but rain for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party  (DPP)  which after an appeal loss took to the streets on Monday to demonstrate against the five Constitutional Court judges calling them names and branding them corrupt – now faces law suits for the party’s actions.

Simbi Phiri:  Defamed by DPP

Information reaching Nyasa Times indicates that construction industry mogul Ashan Simbi Phiri has instructed his lawyers to sue the DPP over a placard demonstrators carried showing that Simbi bribed the judges to rule against the DPP in the election court case.

Ironically, it Anti Corurption Bureau (ACB) arrested Thomson Mpinganjira, owner of FDH Bank, who is seen as close to the DPP , and he has since been charged with three counts in relation to the alleged judge bribery attempt.

But in a spin that has gone wrong, the DPP took to the streets branding the judges and Simbi as corrupt, a situation that has prompted Simbi to seek legal recourse.

“Unless he changes his mind but he has instructed his lawyers to sue the party over such an allegation,” said the source.

Meanwhile, one of Malawi’s prominent  legal minds Ralph Kasambara citing law of torts wrote on his Facebook page that the five judges could sue for defamation.

“Can the group of 5 judges sue for defamation the bearer of the placard, the Party sponsoring the demonstrations and/or leaders of the demonstrations?

“Can Mr Simbi sue for defamation the bearer of the placard, the Party sponsoring the demonstrations and/or leaders of the demonstrations?” wrote Kasambara.

Kasambara went on to ask as what chances, from a sociological perspective of law, does the 2019 presidential election case stand on appeal following this demonstrations that have clearly demonised the judiciary.

Many Malawians have taken to social media indicating that DPP has stabbed itself for taking a fight with the judiciary at a time that they are appealing their case.

“Who does that. Anyway, may be as they say that when you are about to die…uoi don’t listen to the voice of reason,” one wrote on Facebook.

The  senior DPP officials who took part in the march included presidential adviser on political affairs Francis Mphepo and Roads Authority board chairperson Brown Mpinganjira, DPP regional governor (South) Charles Mchacha, DPP secretary general Grezelder Jeffrey, DPP legislators Sameers Suleman and Chimwemwe Chipungu.

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52 replies on “Simbi threatens to sue, judges could also drag DPP to court over bribery allegations ”

  3. We hear, that Mpinganjira wanted to bribe the 5 Judges,has he testified in court who sent him for a bribe, Maybe can be Chilima, Peter or Chakwera who knows. Its true Madise must be investigated, his relationship with Chilima, that’s the reason why people are threatening him,Mr Judge, care about your dear life and your family. Whether I don’t know law, you Judges errand.By instating Chilima, you should have reinstated all MPs who lost the previous elections because tipex was used everywhere.

    1. Asshole, Chilima is not related to Madise. Do not be a preacher of fake news. You are a horrible person. Shame on you

  5. Hehede. This is laughable. I have never heard someone suing when being investigated. DPP says they have evidence and let them bring the evidence. You don’t sue the police when they bring warrant of arrest. You wait until you win the case. What if DPP has the checks you blessed the judges brings them? You think they are fools. Ukalowe Kaye. Mpinganjira never threatened to sue. The door he entered you will do likewise. You will test being locked in.

    1. If he has nothing to fear thats why he is suing the party so that they bring the evidence. Why are you sounding depressed kkkkk

  6. Simbi KHATO Investment, you must sue Dpp now now and dont wait. Akhaule amenewa . Any simple issue of corruption the house hold name is SIMBI why? I think its time now to better take them to Court and this is very free charge money for you.Agogo has too much money at Sanjika hence Lawyers ANGOLIMBIRANA KUDYA NDALAMAZO.

  9. This is the idiotic tycoon who is destroying democracy in Malawi using his money and out of greed to make more money. When our country is in flames, he will have to take responsibility. Simbi will die a tortured death for his sins. Let him keep his hands out of politics and just do his business. Let him look at how Dangote works.

  13. Don’t waste time just sue them.Don’t go for a round table no matter what because they have tarnished your names these stupid DPP.

  14. These so called Senior DPP officials reached their expiry date long time. They cant move with times. Things have changed

  16. DPP idiots have got no idea what they are getting into. They know and the country knows, even the world knows that they are the ones who are corrupt…. But look they want to turn things around. ” Be prepared for the consequences of your sins, boys!”

  18. DPP yangopenga vinthu vyawasuzga, poti iwowo amakonda katangale basi iwo amaganiza kuti yense amapanga zimenezo akunya chaka chake ndichino nawoni Simbi ndi ma Judge

  19. Ndi zomwe munagwirizana kumbali kuti umboni usadzapezeke monga m’mene achitira akatakwe pa za uchifwamba kuti ukamachita uchifwamba uonetsetse kuti pasatsale kanhu kena kali konse kamene wachitetezo angakagwiritse ntchito ngati umboni patsogolo popeza mau okha sagwiriritsidwa ntchito ngati umboni , koma kumwamba sikugona koma tsiku lake likubwera .

  20. Now it says it all that the judiciary is now working under instruction from the murder convict Kasambra. I would agree with those who said the ruling was done by him because for what I know, Potani is a useless drunk and can not have all the time to draft 500 pages. Our judiciary is very corrupt and you dont need to prove that with science. Just look at how some cases take time when the involved parties are rich. I had my case in 1991 yet up to now I dont know what happened I even forgot who was handling it. These corrupt judges have had undue respect and it high time people told them the truth.

    2. Yes but the truth cannot come from DPP certainly after all these nyakanyaka issues coming from a ruling party which is supposed to be clean promoting transparency, accountability and the rule of law. The case had good publicity and those of us outside Malawi had enjoyed the arrangement . It was clear from the interrogation that happened in the courts that the case tipped towards the oppsition’s favour as many of those called witnesses scampered to respond to critical issues in the interrogation

  21. Kasambala, Kasambala! Kodi waiwala kuti ndi judiciary yomwe inakipititsa kundende? Kodi unalakwadi? Mesa unachita appeal kusonyeza kuti pena pake chilungamo sichinayende bwino?

  22. Go Simbi, go 5 judges. Sue DPP quickly without delay. If it’s just a threat to sue, then it’s true that bribery took place

  23. Shaa! It’s easy to say that “Respect The Rule of Law” saying and doing are two different things. PplThen the saying that “Action speaks louder than words” means that words that are not backed by corresponding action are useless. Now compare DPP’s earlier ‘words’ that they respect the rule of law and their persistent actions including their latest demonstration against the rule of law! And these are the very ones that have been at the helm of government for the past five years and seven months. …..should anyone be surprised that Malawi is where she at the level of poverty for the majority is now? Why do the majority of politicians think they have the right to say and promise one thing and later go on to do the exact opposite? I very much doubt that the majority of Malawians will allow such politicians and untruthful leaders to get away with empty and idle words any longer As the Bible says time has come when everyone’s words must be judged by one’s actions!

  25. Apatu palibe kosuma yalakwayalakwa basi zisamakomele mbuzi kugunda galu besides a Ralph Kasambara ali ngati a Dan Wood Chirwa, Humphreys Mvula, ndi a anti government, the only time they come to comment is when the govt is on the wrong. But its not a surprise, they, just like almost all Tumbukas, are trying every trick in the book to bring down the govt.
    Jane Ansah has been called names, the President has been castigated left n right kunena awake mumati freedom of speech nde awansotu samangidwa coz nawonso its freedom of speech!

    2. There is no stupidity when it comes to government business. We do not want midiocrity in government we want brains that will develop the country not abating corruption like DPP is doing. What the honourable gentlemen are saying what the are, is based on the fact that they know what our country needs and what should be avoided. You hate people who can develop our nation and love people who are daft and crooks which can only share with you MK50 which you are your sister are either singing for them or you paint yourself blue .
      Stop that barbaric way of thinking and let Malawi develop

  29. Bwana Simbi , go on and sue these headless dogs. For God’s sake, how cud they make that wild and baseless accusations against you ?

    Inuso ma jaji athu , nawoni agalu amenewa.
    Teach them a bitter lesson, a lesson they’ll neva 4get for the lest of their lives.
    Dpp top dogs feel and bliv they’re above the law and everyone simply they’re ruling .

    I wud very much love if the suers sue the party and demand too much monies which will make them fail to pay , which will subsequently and automatically make them bankrupt to stand for the elections ahead

    Kungotero ,,, eeee ine ndingasangalale heveeee kkkkkkk

    1. which Simbi are you talking about? Please indicate their first and middle names so we can identify them WELL WELL and compare with the placard.

  31. The Chief Justice Sundu. madise@@ he passed with flying colors akupanga law ku Chance got “weeded” through the same courts and being intelligent he and one Wadi, u know through the Judiciary we’re back in the corridors of Chirunga!Guess what one ended up being a head of a govt arm at one point and MADISE became king of MZUZU and the rest is history! I wonder those weeded in other disciplines that are now hopeless if this so called justice was available to everyone, Malawi experimenting with theories that were written in the WEST,

  37. Ralph should go back and read his books. If the judges were to sue DPP, who stand in court to answer the case? Who’s DPP. AG wafeki wakuba, go back to jail

  38. Namalira sayimbidwa mlandu, mwatani kodi Phiri? Kapena tiziti Namalira akukamba zoona nde inuyo mwaganiza kuti your best form defense is attack….

    1. Please go ahead to sue these criminals. They will pay from the money they are stealing. They have no evidence and yet they keep damaging your name and reputation. Make it real and not a mere threat.

      1. DPP NDI AKATUNDU OMANGA NDI MAWAYA IWINANSO MUONA NGATI TINALEMBETSA OCHEPA ULENDO UNO NDI ANA OYAMWA OMWE ALEMBETSA MWACHEPA MUPANGANE ZENIZENI

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